Title: Hotels by Rydges in Great Barrier Reef from CA $144 | Expedia.ca

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## Our top choices for Great Barrier Reef Rydges

![Daily buffet breakfast (AUD 22 per person)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/70000/64900/64844/44b1164f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/70000/64900/64844/89f79f0b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Superior Room, 1 King Bed](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/70000/64900/64844/47b61c3b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Executive Suite, 1 King Bed](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/70000/64900/64844/4d76bf5f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Rydges Southbank Townsville

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Townsville-Hotels-Rydges-Southbank-Townsville.h64844.Hotel-Information)

South Townsville

7.8/10

Good

(1,000 reviews)

"Nice hotel "

![United Kingdom](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/uk.svg)

Vannessa

CA $152

CA $168 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 1 - Feb 2

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Townsville-Hotels-Rydges-Southbank-Townsville.h64844.Hotel-Information)

![3 outdoor pools, open 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/528700/528639/a204e967.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/528700/528639/d46f1f3e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/528700/528639/1ce8ac4c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/528700/528639/9cd521c1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Cairns-Hotels-Rydges-Esplanade-Resort-Cairns.h528639.Hotel-Information)

Cairns North

8.0/10

Very good

(1,000 reviews)

"Nice place, close to restaurants, good ocean view"

![Canada](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/ca.svg)

Ronald

CA $131

CA $144 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 28 - Mar 1

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Cairns-Hotels-Rydges-Esplanade-Resort-Cairns.h528639.Hotel-Information)

![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1540000/1533600/1533526/c946c7b1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![City view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1540000/1533600/1533526/fcef6683.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1540000/1533600/1533526/30f5d820.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Fridge, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1540000/1533600/1533526/03820257.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Rydges Mackay Suites

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Mackay-Hotels-Rydges-Mackay-Suites.h1533526.Hotel-Information)

City Centre

8.6/10

Excellent

(1,000 reviews)

"Very clean "

![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg)

Alan

CA $161

CA $177 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 8 - Feb 9

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Mackay-Hotels-Rydges-Mackay-Suites.h1533526.Hotel-Information)

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## Top Great Barrier Reef Hotel Reviews

![Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/16100/16032/d15de08f_y.jpg)

### Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

10/10 Excellent

"Highly recommended for the convenience and the views."

[](https://expedia.ca/Cairns-Hotels-Shangri-La-The-Marina.h16032.Hotel-Information)

![Crystalbrook Riley](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22630000/22629700/22629613/ec509db7_y.jpg)

### Crystalbrook Riley

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room. Great pool. "

[](https://expedia.ca/Cairns-Hotels-Crystalbrook-Riley.h22629613.Hotel-Information)

![ Hotel Tropiq](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/210000/201400/201315/1c39bfe0_y.jpg)

###  Hotel Tropiq

10/10 Excellent

"The room are just what you need for 3 days in Cairns not flashy but just what we needed for our stay,the staffs are awesome,location is superb,you can do your washing too."

[](https://expedia.ca/Cairns-Hotels-Cairns-Rainbow-Resort.h201315.Hotel-Information)

![Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/90000/84300/84251/c287dbed_y.jpg)

### Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was good and perfect "

[](https://expedia.ca/Cairns-Hotels-Novotel-Cairns-Oasis-Resort.h84251.Hotel-Information)

![Cairns Harbourside Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/24000/23929/615d0f29_y.jpg)

### Cairns Harbourside Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Yes"

[](https://expedia.ca/Cairns-Hotels-Cairns-Harbourside-Hotel.h23929.Hotel-Information)

![Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/528700/528639/2ebe03f1_y.jpg)

### Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

10/10 Excellent

"Nice place, close to restaurants, good ocean view"

[](https://expedia.ca/Cairns-Hotels-Rydges-Esplanade-Resort-Cairns.h528639.Hotel-Information)

![Whitsunday Apartments](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1660000/1655600/1655585/38d864b5_y.jpg)

### Whitsunday Apartments

10/10 Excellent

"Great location, great views. Rooms slightly outdated but still great."

[](https://expedia.ca/Whitsundays-Hotels-Whitsunday-Apartments.h1655585.Hotel-Information)

![Cairns Colonial Club Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/90000/84300/84257/f46c662b_y.jpg)

### Cairns Colonial Club Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room , friendly staff, great food, comfy beds."

[](https://expedia.ca/Cairns-Hotels-Cairns-Colonial-Club-Resort.h84257.Hotel-Information)

![DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/7600/7566/9a3464c6_y.jpg)

### DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

10/10 Excellent

"I like the toilet and the bed.Spotless clean."

[](https://expedia.ca/Cairns-Hotels-DoubleTree-By-Hilton-Hotel-Cairns.h7566.Hotel-Information)